Quote by Aristotle

A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.

A great city is not to be confounded with a populous one.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the greatness or quality of a city should not solely be measured by its population size. It suggests that there are other factors that contribute to the greatness of a city beyond the number of people living in it. These factors could include cultural richness, architectural beauty, economic prosperity, or efficient governance. In essence, it reminds us not to equate the size of a city with its overall greatness or significance.

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